The Fortune Cookie
The Fortune Cookie
Release: 1966-10-19·Runtime: 125m·★ 7.2
ComedyDramaCrime
TV cameraman Harry Hinkle is injured while filming a football game. Seeing big dollar signs, his unscrupulous ambulance-chasing lawyer brother-in-law Willie Gingrich enters the picture, and convinces Harry to overstate his injuries and claim $1 million in pain and suffering. Harry's similarly-minded ex-wife suddenly reappears in an attempt to rekindle their relationship.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Phalanx Productions
Jalem Productions
United Artists
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Les Tremayneas Thompson
Ben Wrightas Doctor
William Christopheras Interne (as Bill Christopher)
Ann Shoemakeras Sister Veronica
Dodie Heathas Nun
Robert DoQuias Man in Bar (as Bob Doqui)
Bartlett Robinsonas Specialist #1
Howard McNearas Mr. Cimoli
Herbert Ellisas TV Director (as Herb Ellis)
John Andersonas Abraham Lincoln (uncredited)
Jack Lemmonas Harry Hinkle
Walter Matthauas Willie Gingrich
Lurene Tuttleas Mother Hinkle
Harry Holcombeas O'Brien
Judy Paceas Elvira
Helen Kleebas Law Firm Switchboard Operator and Receptionist
Herbie Fayeas Maury - the Equipment Man
Billy Beckas Maury's Assistant
Sig Rumanas Professor Winterhalter
Noam Pitlikas Max
Ned Glassas Doc Schindler
Ron Richas Boom Boom Jackson
Judi Westas Sandy Hinkle
Cliff Osmondas Purkey
Marge Redmondas Charlotte Gingrich
Jim Brownas Running Back - Number 32 (archive footage) (uncredited)
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